Component 3: Contemporary Themes in Geography (32% of total qualification):

Section A: Tectonic Hazards;

Section B: A choice of 2 from:

Ecosystems;

Economic growth and Challenge: India or China or Development in an African Context;

Energy Challenges and Dilemmas;

Weather and Climate.

Component 4: Independent Investigation (20% of total qualification):

A non-exam assessment which is commonly known as controlled assessment. Students undertake their own investigation of a geographical concept, designing their own hypothesis, writing a methodology, collecting data, analysing data then writing a conclusion and finally a critical evaluation of the whole process. This is done with as little input from teaching staff as possible.

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